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Chapter 1 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Burbank Municipal Code Art. 14 Public Transit Vehicles and Trains

Burbank Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-01 · Burbank

Cite as: Burbank Municipal Code Article 14 · Text as of 2026-10-01

6-1-1401: AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH SAFETY ZONES:

The Public Works Director is hereby authorized to establish safety zones of such kind and character consistent with the California Vehicle Code as may be deemed advisable or necessary for the protection of pedestrians at places where public transit vehicles stop, provided the space between the safety zone and the curb is wide enough to allow the clear passage of one lane of traffic. [Formerly numbered Section 29-79; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87; Amended by Ord. No. 3723, eff. 7/3/07.]

6-1-1402: RAILWAY GATE:

No person shall drive any vehicle through, around, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad crossing while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed. [Formerly numbered Section 29- 80; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

6-1-1403: TRAINS NOT TO BLOCK STREETS:

No person shall operate any train or train of cars, or permit the same to remain standing, so as to block the movement of traffic upon any street for a period of time longer than five (5) minutes; provided, however, that no railroad conductor or engineer shall be subject to any criminal penalty under this section where they have no control over the situation causing the obstruction, or where the train cannot be moved without endangering the safety of the passengers or freight. [Formerly numbered Section 29-81; renumbered by Ord. No. 3058, eff. 2/21/87.]

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